Second crash slows traffic on Interstate 90/39 in Janesville

A semitrailer tractor and its trailer became separated in an accident on Interstate 90/39 near Janesville early Tuesday morning, the Wisconsin State Patrol reported. Officials moved the tractor into the median to make room for traffic.

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JANESVILLE—Both northbound lanes of Interstate 90/39 north of East Racine Street in Janesville were blocked Tuesday morning because of a crash.

The crash was reported at 10:37 a.m. Tuesday. The Wisconsin State Patrol estimated the lanes would be closed for two hours. The Janesville Fire Department and Wisconsin State Patrol troopers responded to the scene.

A semitrailer tractor and its trailer became separated in an accident near the interchange, the State Patrol reported. At 8:55 a.m., a traffic camera indicated the semi had been pushed onto the median, and traffic was beginning to flow.